Since 1982, Alabama leads the series 16-15-1

(Posted on 10/30/13 at 12:14 pm)

I chose 1982 because that was the year LSU broke the curse of the Bear. Prior to the 1982 season, Bear Bryant and Alabama had won 11 straight games against LSU. The 1982 game "restored order" and essentially reset the series. LSU, lead by Alan Risher, Dalton Hilliard and a stifling defense, beat the Tide, 20-10, at Legion Field in Birmingham.

From the 1982 season to last season, the LSU/Alabama series is nearly even, with Alabama leading the series 16-15-1. During that time, LSU is 11-4 when playing at Alabama...as a matter of fact, the home team has only won 8 times out of the 30 games played at a home site.

Let's repeat: since 1982, eleven LSU teams (out of 15) have gone on the road to Alabama and won. Let that sink in...